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A GOOD WISH 0RATIFIED.

Five little girls were spending pleas
ant evening together and fell to discuss
ing what they would most like to have.
st wish lived in beautiful palace
with nothing to do but act as pleased
said little Susie Blake.
"Ohl I wish was very, very pretty 30
that people would look at me and say,
she's the prettiest girl I ever saw" ex-
claimed Ella Dudley.
"And I do wish more than anything
else that had lots and lots of money"
said Dora Kyle.
81 would like to be very smart and
write beautiful story books" said Margie
Wilkins. "Your turn now, Katie, what
do you wish for2" asked Margie, seeing
that Katie hesitated.
81 wish to be good-so good" che said
slowly, shat all my friends will love me
very dearly and miss me when I am alb
sent from them," timidly said little Katie
Oats.
"Why, Katier' exclaimed four loving
voices, "you have your wish already; for
only this morning we all agreed that the
day would not be half so pleasant if you
did not come" said Margie, drawing
Katie's hand in her own.
"And we each wished we were like you,
because everybody loves you so," sail
Susie.
Katie aetna lily cried for joy to think her
wish had so soon been granted.
Obi girls, let's make good wish next
time and maybe it will be gratified," said
Dora; to which they all agreed.
Now, it is in the power of every child
to be good 80 good that they will be
missed and wished for when absent.
Don't you think it much wiser to desire
what is possible than to make life dis
agreeable by wishing for what is impossi-
ble?-Bessie M. Lackey, in Southern Cul-
tivator.
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THE NOTES OF THE BELL BIRD.
The campanero is that half-mystical
bell ringer of the deep American forests,
whose tolling, clear, sonorous and musi-
cal, has filed strangers with wonder and
delighted awe. Out from the leafy depths,
the home of the jsguar and the boa,
comes to the ear that rythmical chime,
rung by no human hands, and yet recall
ing to the exile the familiar voices OF bel
fry and OF campanile in far away Europe.
One of the sweetest singers OF our mod
ern day has made it-this heart-reach-
ing, sacred throated bird-the subject OF
an exquisite poem, where the English
man out in the bush. in the masterless
wild country, listening to the sound, re-
members home. Nor does the romantic
Indian fail to take an untutored pleas
ure in the voice, and beautiful legends
have clustered round it like orchids
round the boughs among which the bell
bird sits to toll. 1t is about the size
of jay, with plumage as white as
snow, and rising out Of the beak, queer
horn-like tube that looks like moldy
twig. Selecting by preference the top
most branch of some great dead gl-
ant of the wood, the campanero morn
ing and evening rings in the day and
rings it out. The note is loud and clear
and can be heard three miles OFF. mo
sound or song from any of the winged
inhabitants of the forest causes" says
Waterton is his "Ramblings," "such as
constituent as the toll Of the bird which
the Indians call the 'dara' and we the
bell bird" When the deadening heat OF
noon has hushed the co 1ntry, this bird
alone has heart to cheer the solitude, and
$50 sweet, SO novel and SO romantic Is
the tolling of the pretty snow white cam.
panero, that Orpheus himself might drop
his Lutte to listen.
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Meanwhile, an anxious crowd had
gathered on the opposite bank, eager to
help the imperiled family on the island.
But how was this to be done? No boat
could live in that boiling food, and it
seemed hopeless to think of getting a
rope across.
The strongest man could not fling a
stone so far. A kite would be instantly
torn to shreds by the wind, and they had
no means of sending across either an
arrow or bullet.
Poor Father Gregoire ran wildly from
man to man, imploring them to save his
friends, and meeting everywhere the
same despairing shake of the head. And
still the water rose higher, and higher
and higher.
Suddenly Pierre put his mouth close
to his fathers ear, and screamed with all
his might through the deafening up
roar:
Father Christopher
Catching his sons idea in moment,
the ferryman hastily rummaged out q
roll of Irvine, one end Of which Pierre fas-
tened around the leg of his bird, which
was, indeed, about to become in terrible
earnest what they had often called it in
Jest, "the raven sent forth from the ark."
food, Christopher shouted the boy,
pointing to the opposite shore; and in
stantly the raven outspread it's broad,
banner-like wings, and swooped forth into
the storm, while stifed cry broke from
the gazing crowd as they watched it's
flight.
Twice all seemed lost, as poor Christie
pher was almost beaten down into the
raging waters beneath; but the brave bird
persevered, and catching a momentary
lull in the fury of the storm, struggled
across the space, and fell exhausted on
the bank.
A stout farmer sprang forward to seize
the string tied to the birds leg, and in
stently half dozen eager hands were at
work on the cord attached to it. Com
munication was thus established with the
island, and in less than half an hour the
three Crusoes in the ferryman's hut were
drawn safely ashore, just as the whole
house fells crashing into the swollen
river.
After this, the raven became greater
favorite than ever, and from that day
everyone called hin" Christophe LIE Oour-
rier" Christopher the Messenger).-
David Kerr, IN "Golden Days" Philadel-
phia.
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away on the blue waters of the Mediter-
ranean large frigste bearing down on
her in full sail. She gave the private
signal, but received no answer, and it
was evident from this that the strange
vessel was one of the Spanish warships
on the outlook.
It would have been madness to en-
counter q vessel of her size and arma-
ment, 80 orders were given to make ell sail
away from her; but she instantly gave
chase and evidently gained ground upon
her lesser adversary; while, to add to the
embarrassment of the unfortunate Speedy
she sprung her main-top- gallant yard
and 80 lost a good deal Of time. How
ever, during the night, by providing on
every inch Of canvas, che managed to
make up for lost time; but in the morn
ing the strange frigate was still seen in
full chase, and evidently beginning to re-
gain her former advantage, for the breeze
freshened and the Speedy was obliged
TO take her royals, and the enemy carried
on with every sail set. What was to be
done.
Lord Dundonald had no idea Of sur
rendering the Speedy into the hands OF
the enemy, and yet there seemed to be
no way of escape; for the result of an
action would, undoubtedly, be against
her, and, make what sail she could, it was
impossible to get away.
But what can a man not do il he has
gallant heart in his breast and good
head upon his shoulders?
Lord Dundonald in this emergency hit
upon plan. All through the long, weary
day, he kept his little vessel with all the
sail set that she could carry, bravely
making what way she could, although the
enemy gained upon her with every hour.
And when the darkness came, as it does
suddenly in those southern regions, the
commander carried out his scheme.
Ordering large tub to be brought on
deck, he had light SO fixed in it that it
would be protected from the wind and
water, and would also be clearly seen at
almost the usual distance at which a
ships light are visible. This "decoy" he
then carefully lowered into the sea, i'm
mediately put out all the lights on board,
suddenly altered his course, and left the
tub floating about as sort OF "will-o'-
the-wisp" to lure the Spanish ship on to
disappointment.
Lord Dundonald never knew what re
suit his ruse bore, other than that the
Speedy herself escaped; but you can i'm
agine for yourself the rage and confusion
of the Spaniards when they found that
they had been cleverly led into wild
goose chase by such very simple means.
Household Magazine.
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tor ee, as il commanding large body OF
men: "Come on, my brave fellowsl Sur
round the housed Secure the villains
who are plunderingp' The towards
knew that voice, and they each and every
one Of them took to the woods as fast as
their legs would carry them, leaving the
General in possession of the field.
The old Schuyler house looks now as it
looked then, except that the back wing
for the slaves has been torn down, and
some few alterations have been made
around the place; but when you are
shown the house, you can still see the
dent in the stair-rail made by that
Indians Ratchet more than hundred
years ago.-St. Nicholas.
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You Carry

A whole medicine chest in your pocket,
with one box of Ayers Pills. AS they
operate directly on the stomach and
bowels, they indirectly affect every
other organ of the body. When the
stomach is out of order, the head is
affected, digestion fails, the blood be-
comes impoverished, and you fall an
easy victim to any prevalent disease.
Miss M. E. Boyle, of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
puts the whole truth in a nutshell, when
she says "I use no other medicine
than Ayers Pills. They are all that
any one needs, and just splendid to save
money in doctors bills"
Here is an instance of
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Wnr young People.
THE SPARROWS.

The sp arrows that for morsels gather
About my window fearlessly,
Seem sent by the ALLOWING Father
AS messengers of grace to me.
listen to them as to teachers
who throw new light on lessons old
.iAre not" demand the Heaven-sent preach
ers,
1.-TWO sparrows for farthing sold?
"And yet thy Heavenly Fatherever
Protects and watches DER them all,
And even one of them shall never
Upon the ground without Him fall.
"Oh, restless one. so sorely numbered
With care and dread, thy very hairs
Are by the loving Father numbered,
who for the feeble sparrows cares.
Tho art of greater vslue surely
Than many sparrows are; and He
who in His love holds so securely
The little sparrows. will hold thee.
.'Then entertain thy fears no longer,
Cast off from thee thy anxious load;
Look at the sparrows, and grow stronger
In trust fulness toward thy God"
Independent.
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Fl. Scott, Kansas.

There will be grand auction sale of Lots
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Terms of sale one-third cash, bal. a d2years,
per cent interest. Fort Scot has more natu.
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dollars worth of buildings now going up. We
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n General Debility. EmaoIation.

n General Debility, Emaciation.
Consumption and Wasting in Children,
Scott's Emulsion is most valuable food and
medicine, it creates an appetite, strengthens
the nervous system and builds up the body.
Have been highly pleased with 1t in Con-
sumption, Scrofula, and Wasting Diseases,
Bronchitis and Throat Troubles. "a. Jones,
M. D., Cornersville. Tenn.
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If you have catarrh, you are in danger, as
the disease is liable to become chronic and
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consumption. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
catarrh by purifying and enriching the blood,
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A Physician

who lost his medicine chest, but, having
at hand bottle of Ayers Pills, found
himself fully equipped.-J. Arrison,
M. D., of San Jose, CAL, writes:
Some three years ago, by the merest
accident, 1 was forced, so to speak,
to prescribe Ayers Cathartic Pills for
several sick men among party of engi-
neers in the Sierra Nevada mountains,
my medicine chest having been lost in
crossing mountain torrent. 1 was
surprised and delighted at the action of
the Pills, so much SO, indeed, that was
led to further trial of them, as well as
of your Cherry Pectoral and Sarsapa-
rilla. have nothing but praise to offer
in their favor"
John w. Brown, NJ. D., of Oceana,
W. Va, writes: 81 prescribe Ayers Pills
in my practice, and find them excellent
urge their general use in families
T. E. Hastings, M. D., of Baltimore,
Nd, writes: THAT Ayers Pills do con-
troll and cure the complaints for which
they are designed, is as conclusively
proven to me as anything possibly can be.
They are the best cathartic and aperi.
ent within the reach of the profession"
Ayers Pills,
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THE BORDER QUEEN.

CALDWELL, Kan, Dec. 8, 1887.
To the Editor OF the Daily Eagle:
Please tell the people that the little
Border Queen is neither dead nor asleep.
but quietly adding to her charms. Yes;
Caldwell has been building right along,
and making preparations to receive the
vast throng of immigration the coming
spring. Several propositions have been
made to the board of trade, viz: A
cracker factory; foundry: cigar factory
and roller mill, all of which have been
favorably received and acted upon. The
board of trade has received about So
900 in subscription for the above and
other enterprises.
The people hereabout generally are en-
thusiastic over the prospect of the OPEN
ing up of the territory, and all praise
the EAGLE in the stand she has taken in
opening up the same.
The Rock Island railroad is doing some
substantial work here by putting in two
iron bridges over Fall and Bluff creek.
and from the general outlook said road
will begin work in the territory this win
ter, and there is no question but what
Caldwell will have through line to Cal
WESTON by the 4th of July next.
We had $50, 200 fire. partly insured.
Street cars and electric light have been
before the council under consideration,
and before spring sets in both will be IN
course of construction. Ia.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-13
FoREwARNED IS FoREARMED.

President Cleveland's message to Con-
gress has created a distrust throughout
the entire country. And as time passes
this distrust increases. AT first reading
Mr. Clevalands words did not make
much impression on the country. People
had time and again heard the same ideas
that were made prominent in this mes
sage, promulgated by advocates of free
trade like Carlisle and Morrison. They
had learned to regard these notions as
as mistaken ideas Of men, honest though
they might be, who could never obtain
majority in Congress. The sound of
cannon in New York city would hardly
cause comment. But should
it be learned that the re-
port was caused by cannon from
some foreign gunboat. That it was an
unfriendly shot directed at the city it
would cause commotion in every ham
let and city in this land. So when the
people learn that this erroneous idea that
lilIo SOulitl W luttI
taxation in order that foreign goods
might be landed free of import duties on
our Seacoasts, has been recommended by
a president of these United States. they
are alarmed. The business men in every
city and village are discussing the inlu-
rious effect which will result to our COM
merce. Down by the blazing FORCES and
along the busy thorough-fare
where is heard the hum of
machinery, and all the busy
manufacturing centers of our land when
the days work is done the workmen
gather in groups and talk of their pros
poets when the products of their labor
are brought in open competition with
the half paid labor of Europe. All over
this country from Maine to Texas in
Vulnerable farmers surrounded by their
bleating herds are contemplating the
wrothlessness of such herds when
they are compelled to compete in open
market with Australian wool.
These forbodings of evil among the
class of people we have enumerated are
the beacon lights on the rock bound
coasts of political error which will en-
able the people to steer clear of the
free trade rocks upon which Mr.. Cleve-
land. if left alone, would wreck the pros
peritv of our country.
tt"Fore-warned is fore-armed." The
people OF this country, naturally confid-
ing, might have been led astray by this
administration if its designs had not
been made known. but now that they
understand its object to be taxation for
Americans and free trade for foreigners
Mr.. Cleveland will go down before the
American people. Unfortunately for
him the friends he made in England are
not voters here.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-13
THE SOUTH WEAKENING.
IN
Globe Democrat.

Globe Democrat. "a
The president has made the tariff the
great dividing issue between the parties.
The tariff. to be sure, has for years been
the dominant question III our politics,
bat it did not enter into presidential OF
congressional canvaSSes 50 vitaily and
thoroughly as it is now certain 10 do in
the canvass of 1888. While the Repub-
leans have been the friends and the
Democrats the foes of the protective pol
icy. the Democrats have never had either
the political courage or the political
honesty to accept the Republi-
cans challenge to draw the line rig
idly on the tariff issue, and submit
the question to the verdict of the
the secretary of the treasury III his report
and the speaker in his address to the
house en- taking his chair. have presented
the issue so clearly and boldly that Dem
cratic quibbling, shuffiing and straddling
on this question will be impossible, in
the coming canvass at least.
The south. which is the Democratic
stronghold. has been supposed, for two
thirds of a century past, to be committed
TO free trade. For a large part of the
time this supposition was true, but it is
not true now to the extent or in the sense
which it was true few years ago. The
development and diversification of indus
tries in that region have modified the
views of its people on the tariff ques-
ton. The South still wants revenue
reform" but a large and important ele-
ment in it desires to bring this reform
about by wiping out the internal revenue
system. This element has able and con-
spicuous journals and well known and
influential political leaders. The utter
ances of these journals and these lead
ers. so far as we have seen them chroni-
cled in the past few days, have been
antagonistic to the P Icy marked out
by the president.
The Democratic party has for years
been clamoring for the reduction Of
war taxes. The new and progressive
element of the party in the south de-
clareS that the real war taxes are the
internal revenue taxes, and they de
mand that these be stricken off before
the tariff is touched The president and
the leaders of the dominant branch OF
the party demand that the internal taxes
remain as now. and that the entire re-
duction of the revenue be made upon
the tariff. Here is a conflict between
the Democratic factions which the
party organs can not conceal, and
which party discipline can not sup
press. With this new element in the
South the Republican party IS. TO some
extent. in harmony. The Republicans
would abolish the tax on tobacco. a. well
as upon alcohol used in the arts. Such
other reductions of revenue Us would be
required by the Republicans would make
revising the tariff, although keeping the
interests of the American toiier-eGa-
ployer and employed--carefully i'll view.
The presidents message. in fact. has
weakened the Democratic line II the
southern states. The Republicans will
break it next November if they make
4 wise presidential nomination and an
Intelligent and vigorous canvass in the
south ON the tariff question.